Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-14
THE STREET FAIRS.
AGALA TINE DOWN AT BELLAIRB AND THE
CITY OVERLOOKING WITH VISITORS.
Every thing Passes Of in a Delightful hannG-Ths
Close Of the Affair at Stsubsnville-Both
Ventures Great Big Successes.


Z o'clock crowds began to arrive in the city
from all quarters. The C. & P. accommo-
dation brought four coaches from above on
the first train, and at intervals during the
day deposited great numbers of people in
the city. The B. & o. had not made pro-
vision for the crowd that came il from
the west, as the GAINESVILLE train was over
crowded and the B., q. & C. train, includ-
ing the baggage car, YVES filled to overflow
ing. 1t is estimated that the Glass City
had TO- 900 strangers yesterday andexpects
ever a larger crowd to-day.
THE PARADE.
As no special efforts had been made for
a parade, the two-mile turnout surprised
everyone, especially the managers. The wag-
ons, etc, were slow getting together, but
at II o'clock the pageant moved OIL IN the
following order:
Gentlemen in Carriages.
Bellaire City Band.
Fire Department.
Drum Corps.
Wenner Cadets.
Spangler Post, q. A. K.
Wagons of Representative Merchants.
Butchers on Horse Back.
Goats in Harness.
Horses and Colts.
Cattle of Various Kinds.
Farmers Display.
THE GOAT RACE
Was the first attraction in the afternoon
and the course was lined so thick with on
lockers that it was impossible to keep a
clear track. However, the following boys
with their goats finally got the word go"
Robert Sherry, Geo. Rodewig, VIM. Nc
Kelvey, VIM. McCready, VIM. Shane, Thos.
Rosser and John Sherry. The "Billies'
started in good style, but the Rosser, Nc
Cready and Sherry goats took the lead.
When about half way over the course Ros-
ser upset. Robert Sherry's pet went over
the line first. The McCready and John
Sherry's goats had a meek and neck'
time of it, but soon both
were so close to the curb
stone that they were compelled to stop.
Robert Sherry was awarded first prize.
The Judges were unable to decide the win
ners of the second and third prizes, and
another contest will take place to-day
for the purpose of rendering q decision,
at which the following additional pre-
miums will be awarded by J. w. King:
First prize, S.. 90; second prize, $500;
third prize, $500; fourth prize, $1.0O;
fifth prize, a she goat. The race will be
best two in three heats.
LADIES' RIDING CONTEST.
There were five entries in this contest,
viz: Miss Minnie Hoffman, of Bellaire,
Mrs. j. E. Oswald, of Bellaire, Miss
Switzerland, of Summerfeld, Miss Thomas
and Miss Myers, of Bellaire. Miss South
erland was given first prize, Miss Hoff-
man second and Mrs. Oswald third.
II REGATTAs
came off as advertised. In the first race
O'Connor, Moniger, and Muth, rowed for
places in the professional race to-day.
O'Connor won by about two boat lengths.
Muth found his antagonists too much for
him and only rowed about two miles. In
the second contest for places in the profess
sional race the following oarsmen entered:
Habberield, Ritz, Phillips aud Conley.
Habberfeld crossed the line first, closely
and leisurely followed by Ritz; Conley
beat Phillips several lengths.
In the amateur race the following young
men entered: VIM. He'll, Pearl Pickett,
Mr.. Owens and VIM. Powers. He'll took
the lead and kept it to the finish, Powers
following some distance behind. Picket
was third.
THE PUBLIC WEDDING
was the attraction of the day for the
ladies. The street in front of M. Some
born's was impossible an hour before the
ceremony. At a designated time Rev. R.
F. Keller asked that the intended bride
and groom come forth. At the appearance
of the couple the great throng raised Its
voice as if in greeting and in a very short
time Mr.. John Jumps and Miss Margaret
MOffatt were made man and wife. After
the ceremony the Globe Hotel served q
bridal repast which was of q very high
order. The following is the list of pre-
miums given the happy couple: Fine bed
room set Of furniture, $40, N. Some,
born, clothier, Thrty-second street; set OF
fue dishes, $40, DR.. G. B. Taught, Thirty,
second street; set of knives, forks and
spoons, So 80, Little Tin Co., Thirty-second
street; fine picture of couple, framed, size
1Sx22, $12, o. C. Henry, photographer,
Thirty-second street; certificate of mar
riage, by Judge CASTOR; fine stove, $40, by
Ohio Valley foundry; fine water set, by
DR.. D. W. Cooper; fine wedding ring by
N. L. Marsh.
LAST NIGHTS DISPLAY.
The Glass City was illuminated on a
more extensive scale last night than ever
before. The plumbers and the natural
gas company, with the merchants, illumed
things in fine style, while the fire works
exhibition made things quite attractive on
Public Square. Taking yesterdays fair
all through it vas a success in every par
~ticular and every effort will be make to
make the exhibition to-day exceed that of
yesterday.
Below is
To-DAY's PROGRAMME:
Pony race at 10 a. m, starting at Central Ave
nue..
Wheelbarrow race al ii a. m. on Belmont street.
Slow match at ll:30 a. m, on Union street.
Band contest at 1890 p. m, on Public Square.
Bicycle race al 100 ,. m, starting on Thirty
second street.
remen race at Q q. IN, on Union street.